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How much do vice president ad operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president ad operations in the United States is $155,780.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Vice President Ad Operations?

A Vice President of Ad Operations is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization’s advertising operations, including the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns. They lead teams that manage ad trafficking, campaign performance, programmatic buying, and client relationships. This role requires expertise in digital media, data analytics, and ad technology platforms. The VP of Ad Operations collaborates with sales, marketing, and product departments to ensure revenue goals are met and campaigns deliver strong results.

How does a Vice President of Ad Operations typically collaborate with other departments to drive campaign success?

A Vice President of Ad Operations frequently works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, analytics, and product teams to ensure advertising campaigns are executed flawlessly. This role involves aligning campaign strategies with client objectives, troubleshooting delivery issues, and facilitating communication among stakeholders for optimal results. Close collaboration helps the VP anticipate hurdles, allocate resources efficiently, and implement industry best practices, ultimately driving campaign performance and client satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vice President of Ad Operations, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vice President of Ad Operations, you need deep expertise in digital advertising, campaign management, data analysis, and leadership, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and substantial experience in ad operations. Familiarity with ad serving platforms (such as Google Ad Manager), programmatic tools, analytics systems, and industry certifications (like IAB) is highly valuable. Outstanding strategic thinking, team management, problem-solving, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These abilities ensure efficient campaign delivery, revenue maximization, and cohesive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders in a competitive digital landscape.
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Infographic showing various Vice President Ad Operations job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,780 per year, or $74.9 per hour.
VP of Account Management and Ad Operations

VP of Account Management and Ad Operations

OpenWeb

New York, NY • On-site

$190K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead and scale a global Account Management and Ad Operations team supporting the Direct Demand business across multiple ad products.

  • Own the post-sale lifecycle including client asset collection, campaign setup, trafficking, launch, delivery monitoring, troubleshooting, and wrap-up.

  • Serve as the senior escalation point for campaign delivery issues, technical or implementation challenges, performance concerns, client communication, billing discrepancies, and make-goods or additional spend conversations.


Job description

VP, Account Management and Ad Operations (Direct Demand)
We're creating a healthier web where communities thrive.
OpenWeb is on a mission to increase the quality of conversations online. We build technologies that create thriving and engaged communities, reduce toxicity, and increase safety - improving the quality of civil discourse and supporting independent journalism. Today, OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers and hosts 150 million monthly active users.
Funded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 200 employees across New York City, London, Paris, San Diego, Toronto, and Tel Aviv, and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Index Ventures, and more. We're crafting technology that brings people together and fosters healthy discussion. It starts with us. Are you in?
About the Role
OpenWeb is seeking a senior, hands-on leader to oversee our Account Management and Ad Operations function for Direct Demand. This role will unify teams into a centralized post-sale organization responsible for campaign execution, delivery, troubleshooting, client communication, and operational excellence across multiple ad products.
Reporting directly to our EVP of Demand, this VP will lead a high-performing team across Account Management and Ad Operations, serving as the operational backbone of our growing Direct Demand business. This is a highly impactful role with the opportunity to build scalable processes, improve systems, and take a strong foundation to the next level as the demand-side business grows.
What You'll Do
  • Lead and scale a global Account Management & Ad Operations team supporting OpenWeb's Direct Demand business across multiple ad products
  • Own the post-sale lifecycle: client asset collection, campaign setup, trafficking, launch, delivery monitoring, troubleshooting, and wrap-up
  • Serve as senior escalation point for campaign delivery issues, technical or implementation challenges, performance concerns and client communication, billing discrepancies and make-goods / additional spend conversations
  • Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to ensure smooth execution, accurate reporting, and strong operational alignment
  • Build, improve, and document processes, workflows, and systems to support a growing Direct Demand business
  • Establish clear operating rhythms, SLAs, and quality standards for campaign execution and client communication
  • Drive a calm, solutions-oriented culture that focuses on problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in digital advertising, ad tech, or publisher environments
  • Proven experience in post-sale functions (Account Management, Ad Operations, Client Services, or similar)
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong client-facing presence: executive communication, presentations, and difficult conversations
  • Solid technical understanding of how digital ad campaigns are set up, launched, tracked, and reported (1st and 3rd party systems)
  • Ability to troubleshoot delivery, performance, and technical issues across multiple stakeholders
  • Strong process orientation: you enjoy building structure, documenting workflows, and improving how teams operate
  • Cross-functional mindset with experience partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Finance
  • Calm, solutions-oriented leadership style with a positive, steady approach to problem-solving
  • Based in NYC and able to work from our SoHo office 3x per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
What You'll Get
Our VP of Account Management & Ad Operations compensation package includes an annual base salary in the range of $190,000 - $205,000, plus a variable component, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Premium health benefits (100% subsidized for employees) including medical, dental, and vision through Aetna
  • 401(k) + company match up to 4%
  • Uncapped PTO policy
  • Phone reimbursement
  • Telehealth plan with 24/7 access to physical and mental healthcare providers
  • Company-sponsored Life and Accidental insurance
  • Team events, holiday parties, and outings
  • Real ownership, real impact, and real growth opportunities
  • Genuinely great coworkers
The OpenWeb Culture
We offer a dynamic and unconventional work environment that brings together a diverse group of world-class technologists, operators, and creative thinkers. We empower people to take ownership, build, improve, and leave their mark on the business. If you want to join an innovative tech company where you can shape how things work-not just inherit them-this role is for you.
OpenWeb is committed to building diverse teams and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.